For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,110 students in Bon Homme County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Bon Homme County, SD are Springfield Elementary - 03, Bon Homme Middle School - 02 and Tabor Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bon Homme County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bon Homme County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Bon Homme County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1008 Walnut St
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Grades: K-5
| 45 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Tabor Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
227 N Lidice St
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Bon Homme High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #55.
Tyndall Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Rank: #66.
Dawson Colony School - 20
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #77.
Scotland High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #88.
Avon Middle School - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: 5-8
| 64 students
Rank: #99.
Avon Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: K-4
| 65 students
Rank: #1010.
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31232 The Colony Rd
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Rank: #1111.
Avon High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1212.
Scotland Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Grades: PK-4
| 134 students
Rank: #1313.
Scotland Middle School - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 5-8
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avon Preschool - 06
Magnet School
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bon Homme Pk - 08
Magnet School
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Bon Homme County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31232 The Colony Rd
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
1008 Walnut
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Zenith High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bon Homme County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Bon Homme County, SD include Springfield Elementary - 03, Bon Homme Middle School - 02 and Tabor Elementary - 05.
How many public schools are located in Bon Homme County?
15 public schools are located in Bon Homme County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Bon Homme County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bon Homme County include: Bon Homme High School - 01 vs. Scotland High School - 01
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